Classic 49ers-Cowboys games

8. 49ers 21, Cowboys 14, Nov. 13, 1994.
The 49ers had lost three straight times to Dallas, so victory was sweet as Steve Young threw touchdown passes to Jerry Rice (above, covered by Larry Brown) and Brent Jones at Candlestick. less

8. 49ers 21, Cowboys 14, Nov. 13, 1994.
The 49ers had lost three straight times to Dallas, so victory was sweet as Steve Young threw touchdown passes to Jerry Rice (above, covered by Larry Brown) and Brent ... more

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7. 49ers 45, Cowboys 14, Oct. 11, 1981:
The 49ers had lost their five previous games to the Cowboys, starting with the ’72 title game. But Joe Montana and Co. raced to a 24-0 lead and cruised home, making a strong statement. less

7. 49ers 45, Cowboys 14, Oct. 11, 1981:
The 49ers had lost their five previous games to the Cowboys, starting with the ’72 title game. But Joe Montana and Co. raced to a 24-0 lead and cruised home, making a ... more

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6. 49ers 41, Cowboys 24, Sept. 24, 2000:
Terrell Owens (above) sprinted to the star at the 50-yard line of Texas Stadium after catching a second-quarter touchdown pass. Owens tried the ploy again in the fourth quarter, and Dallas safety George Teague chased him down and decked him. less

6. 49ers 41, Cowboys 24, Sept. 24, 2000:
Terrell Owens (above) sprinted to the star at the 50-yard line of Texas Stadium after catching a second-quarter touchdown pass. Owens tried the ploy again in the ... more

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5. Cowboys 30, 49ers 20, NFC Championship Game, Jan. 17, 1993:
In the teams’ first postseason meeting since The Catch 11 years earlier, the 49ers couldn’t contain … Alvin Harper? Above, Steve Young (8) and Joe Montana leave the field after the loss. less

4. Cowboys 38, 49ers 21, NFC Championship Game, Jan. 23, 1994:
Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson called a Dallas radio sports show during the week and offered a Namath-esque proclamation, saying, “We will win the game.” Then his team did exactly that, on its way to winning the Super Bowl for the second consecutive year. less

4. Cowboys 38, 49ers 21, NFC Championship Game, Jan. 23, 1994:
Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson called a Dallas radio sports show during the week and offered a Namath-esque proclamation, saying, “We will win the ... more

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3. 49ers 38, Cowboys 28, NFC Championship Game, Jan. 15, 1995:
Much as they did 14 years earlier, the 49ers shed their Texas-sized albatross. They had lost to Dallas in the title game the previous two years, but this time they jumped ahead 21-0 in the first quarter and held on to win. less

3. 49ers 38, Cowboys 28, NFC Championship Game, Jan. 15, 1995:
Much as they did 14 years earlier, the 49ers shed their Texas-sized albatross. They had lost to Dallas in the title game the previous two years, ... more

1. 49ers 28, Cowboys 27, NFC Championship Game, Jan. 10, 1982:
It’s been nearly 30 years since Joe Montana rolled right and Dwight Clark reached toward the heavens to snag a slice of NFL lore. This win propelled San Francisco to its first Super Bowl. less